Alexandria to Beirut by ferry
Beirut lies 603 km (375 mi) north-east of Alexandria, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 603 km (375 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 18 h 16 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Alexandria | Beirut | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Lebanon |
| Population | 5.3 million | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 40 m (131 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) |
| Port | Mīnā al-Bassal | Port of Beirut |
What changes when you arrive in Beirut
Crossing from Egypt into Lebanon: money changes from the Pound to the Pound (LBP); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +961; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648824.
Where to book ferries from Alexandria to Beirut
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Staying in Beirut
Our booking partner lists 327 places to stay in Beirut. Of the 274 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (137), and 33 are five-star. Across 104 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 53,119 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Beirut from Alexandria?
603 km (375 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Alexandria; by road roughly 736 km (457 mi).
How long does it take to get from Alexandria to Beirut by ferry?
About 18 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Alexandria and Beirut?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Beirut?
The Pound (LBP).
Where can I stay in Beirut?
Our booking partner lists 327 places to stay in Beirut, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.